In the glitzy world of Hollywood, where the spotlight often never dims, some stars choose to step away from the glamour to embrace a quieter, more personal role—that of a parent. As an actor and parent myself, I’ve always admired those who prioritize family over...
It’s been almost 10 years since I quit acting. I’ve performed since then, but one time performances, concerts and things. Nothing that demanded much of a rehearsal schedule and since having kids, it’s worked just fine for me. It’s all I can handle right now. But there...
I was talking to a friend of mine recently who is also a parent and former-actor with very little desire to return to the spotlight anytime soon. After a couple of drinkies she bemoaned “OMG am I one of those failed actors?” Okay, first of all, what even is a “failed”...
To backpack off our latest blog post “Coming to Terms With Not Playing Your Dream Roles” and an oldie but goodie “Ten Ways to Handle Rejection as An Actor,” here are some other points of view that you may find helpful. Never getting cast as...
When I was a kid, I always wanted to be “on the TV.” Small Wonder was one of my favorite shows and I dreamed of playing Harriet’s adopted sister. My older cousin quickly pointed out that would be stupid since there was already an adopted sister on the show and there...
As a follow-up to my most recent post on professional jealousy, I’ve put together a collection of blog articles that dive deep into the complexities of envy and its impact on an actor’s career and mental health. In these blogs, you’ll find strategies...
